Featuring more than 30 of the nation's most prominent antiques dealers, CIAS 2009 will include a wide range of period furnishings and decorative arts, vintage jewelry, porcelains, ceramics, silver and architectural garden accents from the late 17th to the early 20th century. Through the show's educational and entertaining special events, collectors have a unique opportunity to purchase and learn more about everything from exquisite furniture and fine art to rare maps, jewelry, posters, prints and quilts.

CIAS 2009 is located at 40 East Bay Street. Show hours are:
Friday, March 20, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 22 , 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tickets to the show or its special events may be purchased online or by calling 843-722-3405 after Nov. 1, 2008.

For the most complete CIAS experience, join the CIAS Collectors Circle.

Preview Party, Thursday, March 19, 7-9 p.m.
In the Company of Experts Tour, Friday, March 20, 9:30 a.m.
Luncheon Lecture, Friday, March 20, noon - 1:30 p.m.
Young Collectors Soiree, Friday, March 20, 6-8 p.m.
In the Company of Experts Tour, Saturday, March 21, 9 a.m.
Luncheon Lecture, Saturday, March 21, noon - 1:30 p.m.

Charleston Antiques Week includes four major philanthropic events of artistic distinction and historical significance: 2009 CIAS, 62nd Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens, Charleston Symphony League Designer Showhouse, and the Charleston Art and Antiques Forum, benefiting the Gibbes Museum of Art. Join us for a week of scholarship and camaraderie with connoisseurs of the decorative arts.